TriBlog

As an Ironman Triathlete, I have experienced and understand the hours of running, biking, and swimming it requires to prepare for an event. It seems impossible to add in extra time to do strength training.

As a Strength coach, that has worked with athletes for over a decade, I also understand how extremely important it is to have a foundation of strength and maintain that during the year.

The difficult part, is balancing the two components of cardio work with strength training.

The winter is the best time to focus on increasing strength and establishing a base to work from, as it warms up outside and you begin to increase mileage.

The winter is also the best time to lose weight if you desire. You cant afford to limit your calories, once you ramp up your mileage and intensity, in the early spring.

The program I developed to prepare myself and other runners, bikes, and swimmers is centered on core and total body strength.

When I say core, I'm talking about low back muscles, abdominals, and hip flexors. Doing core work is not just about having a six pack. It is about havingn strength in balance from front to back.

One of the weaknesses I see in triathletes, is lower back strength.

This usually shows up, while on the bike.

Establishing a foundation of low back strength and endurance, and then maintaining it during the year, is crucial for any triathlete.